Oregon Scientific BAR623 User manual

CONTENTS

Contents ................................................................ 1

Introduction ........................................................... 2

Product Overview ................................................. 2

Front View ......................................................... 2

Back View ......................................................... 3

LCD Display ...................................................... 4

Remote Sensor (THN122N) .............................. 5

Getting Started ...................................................... 6

Batteries ............................................................ 6

AC Adaptor ........................................................ 7

Change Settings ................................................ 7

Remote Sensor (THN122N) .................................. 8

Setup Sensor .................................................... 8

Data Transmission ............................................ 9

Search for Sensor ............................................. 10

Clock ...................................................................... 10

Turn Clock ON / OFF ........................................ 10

Set Clock / Calendar ......................................... 11

Switch Clock Display ......................................... 11

Alarm ...................................................................... 11

View Alarm Settings .......................................... 11

Set Alarm ........................................................... 11

Activate Alarm ................................................... 11

Silence Alarm .................................................... 12

Weather Forecast .................................................. 12

Temperature .......................................................... 13

Select Temperature Unit .................................... 13

Minimum / Maximum Records ........................... 13

Moon Phase ........................................................... 13

Backlight ................................................................ 13

Reset System ........................................................ 14

Projection Unit ...................................................... 14

Safety and Care ..................................................... 14

Warnings ................................................................ 14

Troubleshooting .................................................... 15

Specifications ........................................................ 16

Main Unit Dimensions ....................................... 16

Remote Sensor Dimensions ............................. 16

Temperature ...................................................... 16

Remote Sensor (THN122N) .............................. 16

Clock / Projector ................................................ 16

Power ................................................................ 17

About Oregon Scientific ....................................... 17

EC-Declaration of Conformity .............................. 18

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Wireless

Weather Station (BAR623P / BAR623PU). This device

bundles precise time keeping with a projection clock,

weather forecast, and indoor and outdoor temperature

monitoring features into a single tool you can use from

the convenience of your home.

In this box, you will find:

• Main unit with projection clock

• Main unit batteries, 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V

• Main unit 4.5V AC / DC adaptor with jack

• Remote sensor (THN122N)

• Remote sensor batteries, 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V

Keep this manual handy as you use your new product.

It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as

technical specifications and warnings you should know.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

1. SNOOZE / LIGHT button

2. and : Increase or decrease setting / activate

or deactivate RF Clock

3. MODE: Change display / settings

4. : View alarm status; set alarm

5. : Press to activate or deactivate alarm

6. Clock and outdoor temperature projector unit

7. LCD display

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BACK VIEW

1. Projector FOCUS knob

2. Projector IMAGE ROTATION knob

3. PROJECTION ON / OFF switch

4. AC / DC adaptor plug cover

5. Battery compartment (cover off)

6. SEARCH button to locate the remote sensor

7. MEM: View current, maximum, and minimum

temperature readings

°C / °F switch

9. RESET hole

10. Battery compartment (cover on)

11.Fixed table stand

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LCD DISPLAY

1. Weather display

2. Radio Frequency (RF) reception icon

3. Alarm activated

4. Alarm setting

5. Time

6. Indoor temperature

7. Low battery icon for main unit

8. °C / °F (Outdoor temperature)

9. Sensor signal

10. Low battery icon for sensor

11. Outdoor temperature

12. Calendar

13. Moon Phase

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REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)

1. Wall mount hole

2. RESET hole

3. CHANNEL number (1-3)

4. Battery compartment

(Battery compartment cover not shown)

1. LED status indicator

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UNIT

LOCATION

Main Indoor Temperature Area

Remote Outdoor Temperature Area

Installing the batteries:GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES

Batteries are supplied with this product:

Main unit 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries

Remote unit 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries

Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity

(+ and -) as shown in the battery compartment. For best

results, install batteries in the remote sensor before the

main unit. Press RESET after each battery change.

NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries.

shows when batteries are low.

NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries

with this product for longer performance.

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AC ADAPTOR

The main unit has a 4.5V AC / DC adaptor with jack,

which provides continuous clock / temperature projection.

Inserting the adaptor:

CHANGE SETTINGS

To change, time, calendar and language settings:

1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting

mode.

2. Press or to change settings. (To reach the

setting you want quickly, press and hold or .)

3. Press MODE to confirm.

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Installing the batteries:

REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)

This product is shipped with a THN122N Thermometer

Sensor that collects Temperature data. The main unit

can be connected to only 1 remote sensor.

SETUP SENSOR

1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with

a small Phillips screwdriver.

2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ and -)

as shown in the battery compartment.

3. Set the channel switch to any channel. The switch is

located in the battery compartment.

4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET

on the sensor. Then, press and hold SEARCH on

the main unit to initiate signal sending between the

sensor and the main unit. The reception icon on the

main unit will blink for approximately 3 minutes while

it is searching for the sensor. (Refer to the Sensor

Data Transmission section for more information.)

5. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.

6. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the

wall mount or table stand.

Using the stand or wall mount:

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For best results:

• Insert the batteries and select the channel before

you mount the sensor.

• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and

moisture.

• Do not place the sensor more than 30 metres

(98 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.

• Position the sensor so that it faces the main

(indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as

doors, walls, and furniture.

•Place the sensor in a location with a clear view

to the sky, away from metallic or electronic

objects.

• Position the sensor close to the main unit during

cold winter months as below-freezing

temperatures may affect battery performance and

signal transmission.

You may need to experiment with various locations to

get the best results.

DATA TRANSMISSION

Data is sent from the sensor every 40 seconds. The

reception icon shown in the Temperature Area shows

the status.

ICON

The sensor cannot be

found. Search for the

sensor or check batteries

--- show in Outdoor

Temp Area

DESCRIPTION

Main unit is searching

for the sensor

A Channel has been

found

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To force a manual search for clock signals, press and

hold for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check the

batteries.

TURN CLOCK ON / OFF

Perform this step if you cannot receive clock signals.

Press and hold for 2 seconds. Then, manually set the

clock following the “Set Clock” instructions (below).

The signal icon indicates that the clock feature is

ON. No icon means that it is OFF.

Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. The

icon is shown in the Clock Area.

STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL

SEARCH FOR SENSOR

To search for the sensor, press and hold SEARCH for 2

seconds.

NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries,

obstructions, and remote unit location.

NOTE Signals from household devices such as

doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security

systems may cause temporary reception failure. This is

normal and does not affect general product performance.

The reception will resume once the interference ends.

CLOCK

The clock automatically synchronizes the current time

and date when it is brought within range of the radio

signal DCF77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for

Central Europe (model BAR623P) or MSF60 generated

from Rugby, England (model BAR623PU).

NOTE The signals are collected by the main unit when

it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.

Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when

you first setup the unit, and whenever you press RESET.

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SET CLOCK / CALENDAR

You only need to do this if you have disabled the clock

feature (for example, if you are too far from or cannot

receive a signal).

1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock Area

will blink.

2. Select the hour, minute, year, month, day, and day

of the week language. Press or to change the

setting.

3. Press MODE to confirm.

The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D)

German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.

SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY

Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds and

Clock with Weekday display.

ALARM

This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo

alarm.

VIEW ALARM SETTINGS

Press . The alarm time and status will show in the

Clock Area.

SET ALARM

1. Press to switch to alarm display.

2. Press and hold again for 2 seconds. The alarm

settings will blink.

3. Select the hour and minute. Press or to change

settings. Press to confirm.

ACTIVATE ALARM

Press to activate or deactivate the alarm. shows

in the Clock / Alarm Area when the alarm is activated.

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SILENCE ALARM

When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm

will sound for 2 minutes. To silence the alarm:

• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes.

•Press any key except SNOOZE to mute the alarm

and activate it again after 24 hours.

If no button is pressed, the alarm will automatically

silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after 8

minutes.

WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather

within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with 70 to 75

percent accuracy. The weather forecast is always

displayed.

SUNNY PARTLY CLOUDY RAINY

CLOUDY

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MOON PHASE

The Calendar must be set for this feature to work, see

“Set Clock” section.

• Press or to view the moon phase for the next

or previous day.

• Press and hold or to scan quickly through

the years (2001 to 2099).

TEMPERATURE

This product can display current, minimum, and

maximum temperature information collected by the

remote sensor and main (indoor) unit.

Outdoor data is collected and displayed every 40

seconds. Indoor data is collected and displayed every

10 seconds.

SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT

Slide the

°C / °F switch into the desired location. The

switch is located in the main unit battery compartment.

The setting for the main unit overrides the remote sensor

setting.

MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS

The MEM button is located in the main unit battery

compartment. Press MEM to toggle between current,

maximum (MAX) and minimum (MIN) records. To clear

the records, press and hold MEM for 2 seconds. A beep

will sound to confirm that the memory has been cleared.

BACKLIGHT

Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to activate the backlight for 8

seconds.

New Moon

Waxing Crescent

First Quarter

Waxing Gibbous

Full Moon

Waning Gibbous

Last-quarter

Waning Cresent

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RESET SYSTEM

The RESET button is located in the main unit battery

compartment. Press RESET when you change the

batteries and whenever performance is not behaving as

expected (for example, unable to establish radio

frequency link with remote sensor or clock).

PROJECTION UNIT

The projection unit can display both time and outdoor

temperature. To use this feature:

• Press the SNOOZE / LIGHT button to project

the time and outdoor temperature for 8 seconds.

• Slide the PROJECTION switch to ON to activate

continuous projection. However, this function will

not work unless the AC / DC adaptor is used.

You can also:

• Adjust the FOCUS knob to make the image

clearer.

• Adjust the IMAGE ROTATION knob to rotate the

image clockwise or anti-clockwise.

• Manually tilt the projection unit to position the

image vertically upwards or downwards.

SAFETY AND CARE

Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcohol-

free, mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or

placing it in a high-traffic location.

WARNINGS

This product is designed to give you years of service if

handled properly. Oregon Scientific will not be

responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device

from those specified in the user instructions or any

unapproved alterations or repairs of the product. Observe

the following guidelines:

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• Never immerse the product in water. This can

cause electrical shock and damage the product.

• Do not subject the main unit to extreme force,

shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.

• Do not tamper with the internal components.

• Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of

different types.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries with this

product.

• Remove the batteries if storing this product for a

long period of time.

• Do not scratch the LCD display.

NOTE The technical specification of this product and

contents of this user guide are subject to change without

notice. Images not drawn to scale.

TROUBLESHOOTING

REMEDY

Change

language ( 11)

Disable clock

( 10)

1. Adjust

batteries ( 6)

2. Press RESET

( 14)

3. Manually

activate clock

feature ( 11)

Temperature is

out-of-range

Check batteries

( 8)

Check location

( 9)

Initiate a manual

sensor search

( 10)

PROBLEM

Calendar

Clock

Temp

Remote sensor

SYMPTOM

Strange date /

month

Cannot adjust

clock

Cannot auto-

synchronize the

date and time

Shows “LLL” or

“HHH”

Cannot locate

remote sensor

Data does not

match main unit

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SPECIFICATIONS

MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS

L x W x H 92 x 167 x 53 mm

(3.6 x 6.6 x 2.1 inches)

Weight 228 grams (8.04 ounces)

without battery

REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS

L x W x H 92 x 60 x 20 mm

(3.6 x 2.4 x 0.79 inches)

Weight 63 grams (2.22 ounces)

without battery

TEMPERATURE

Unit °C / °F

Indoor range -5°C to 50°C

(23°F to 122°F)

Outdoor range -20°C to 60°C

(-4°F to 140°F)

Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)

Display Rainy, cloudy, partly

cloudy, sunny

REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)

RF frequency 433 MHz

Range 30 metres (98 feet)

with no obstructions

Transmission Every 40 seconds

Channel No. 1

CLOCK / PROJECTOR

RF Clock Auto or manual (disabled)

Clock display HH:MM:SS

Hour format 12hr AM / PM

(Model BAR623PU)

24hr (Model BAR623P)

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Calendar DD / MM; weekday in

5 languages (E, D, F, I, S)

Alarm Single alarm with

2-minute crescendo and

8-minute Snooze

Projector Outdoor temperature

and time

POWER

Main unit batteries 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V

Sensor batteries 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V

AC / DC adaptor 4.5V with jack

NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries

with this product for longer performance.

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn

more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital

cameras; MP3 players; children's electronic learning

products and games; projection clocks; health and fitness

gear; weather stations; and digital and conference

phones. The website also includes contact information

for our customer care department in case you need to

reach us, as well as frequently asked questions and

customer downloads.

We hope you will find all the information you need on

our website, however if you'd like to contact the Oregon

Scientific Customer Care department directly, please visit

www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support or call 949-

608-2848 in the US. For international enquiries, please

visit

www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international/

default.asp.

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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product contains the approved transmitter module

that complies with the essential requirements of Article

3 of the R&TTE 1999 / 5 / EC Directive, if used as

intended and the following standards have been applied:

Safety of information technology equipment

(Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE Directive)

Applied Standard EN 60950: 2000

Electromagnetic compatibility

(Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive)

Applied Standards

ETSI EN 301 489-1-3 (Ver.1.4.1): 2002-08

Efficient use of radio frequency spectrum

(Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive)

Applied Standards

ETSI EN 300 220-3 (Ver1.1.1): 2000-09

Additional information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of

the Low Voltage Directive 73 / 23 / EC, the EMC Directive

89 / 336 / EC and carries the CE marking accordingly.

Carmelo Cubito

Agrate Brianza (MI) / Italy January 2004

Manufacturer’s EU R&TTE Representative

COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED

All EC countries, Switzerland



and Norway

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